This interdenominational mission was organized on December 1, 1902, representing cooperation among several Protestant churches in our area. Meeting initially at 414 Jackson Street, the organization provided social services along with evangelical meetings. In 1903, the social services were moved to a new building at Wacouta and East 7th. In 1936, at the time the WPA Inventory was done, both buildings seem to have been in use.
The organization brought in many missionaries and speakers, including Paul Rader, W. B. Riley, and Billy Sunday.
Union Gospel Mission archives are located at the Minnesota Historical Society: http://www2.mnhs.org/library/findaids/00040.xml